Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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